Significant Figures
How many significant figures are in 1,500?
2
Write the scientific notation of 0.000084.
8.4x10^-5
Inferring means __________.
intelligent explanation or interpretation
How many significant figures are in 0.00000374?
3
Write the scientific notation of 700000?
7x10^5
_____________ is grouping objects or events based on specific property or criteria.
Which number is less accurate: 301 or 3.01?
301
Write the scientific notation of 62×10^−7?
6.2x10^-6
This is the primary skill in doing science.
What is 63.4 × 2, using significant figures?
126.8
Write the scientific notation of 0.0000024?
2.4x10^-6
_______________ refers to closeness of a measurement made.
Accuracy
Give a number that is 4 digits but only has 3 significant figures.
Ex. 4590
Write the scientific notation of 318000000?
3.18x10^8
These are due to external factors that are beyond the control of the experimenter.
Random errors